A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 372518 Details
Epoch: 17 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 372550 epoch_slot_no: 5350 block_no: 372499 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2160 time: 2017-12-19 03:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd78591808d159bca167aa0fc61feaceb2bf96d64b6976e983a42f782b11be3f1Block Operator
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